Jessie, Good story that’s very realistic. Some people don’t know how to get along with others or appreciate other’s belongings. It’s best if Janet finds a roommate who thinks the same way she does. Well done. 🙂

Hmmm, interesting. Seems I was a bit too vague this week, so here’s how I see it: the narrator likes things clean, Janet’s a bit more relaxed. It’s a common topic of argument for the two of them, but the wax is the breaking point for Janet as she just wants him to relax. She’s forever telling him to lighten up (relax) but this is the last time. She leaves him forever, blowing the candle out for effect on the way 🙂

First of all, I did NOT do that! Secondly, I’m a bit in the dark as to what’s going on and why the one is left in the dark. But the emotions and feelings came across well. As for the title, that came to mind right away, but I resisted. Besides, it wouldn’t have fit my story. 🙂